February 09 Trip to Seattle

Here's some pictures and videos from my recent visit to Seattle. As you can see I'm constantly learning:

Here's Grandma teaching me how to applaud:

Morfar teaching me to read a magazine...

Meal time!

Uncle Alex teaching me how to relax in the "Man Chair"

Mommy teaching me how to brush my teeth ...

(As you can see, I haven't quite perfected this whole brushing thing.)

Lastly - nothing like a good bath in the kitchen sink.

Pike Place Market

While in Seattle, we all took a trip to Pike Place Market. That place is really the bees knees! (Yes, I said Bees Knees!) One of the produce guys gave me a slice of pear to try ... I was all about that:

Here's me and Mommy ...
Me and my buddy Salmon

Me and the shrimp...

Me, Mommy and Grandma...

Me and mommy on top of the pig!

Me and Daddy eating fish and chips. This is my very first French Fry!!! (and definitely not my last)

My Journey with JJ

The other day I was hanging out with my good buddy Justin Seidner. We laughed, we cried, we disagreed, but we did it together ... the Journey started (and ended) at the dinner table:

The Arts, Sciences, and Culture

In my 9 months of existence, my parents have instilled a sense of pride in the fact that I come from very different and unique families. On my mother's side, I have Swedish noble glory that dates back to the 17th century, as well east coast Pennsylvania pride. On my dad's side, I'm from a long line of Eastern European jewish families that worked very hard to get their ancestors to the United States. Because of this, I feel a need to get acquainted with all cultures, religions, and views, and of course while doing this, I should sample some of the fine culture and culinary tastes.

I've learned that you really don't have to go far to learn some of the basics. Here's a few lessons, I have learned so far.

Lesson 1: Nothing beats a fine Italian meal - Gustare!

This was a sampling of the finest Alphabet pasta and peas homeade by my mother. I have to admit a majority of it fell to the floor, but it was amazing, nonetheless!

Lesson 2: Try to get front row at any concert

I just love Daddy's concerts... at least for the first 15 seconds anyway. :)

Lesson 3: There are many forces of nature that defy gravity, static electricity being one of them!

Lesson #4: If you are going to participate, do it 100%.

For example, we spent one night of Hannukkah at our neighbors to celebrate Christmas with them. I'm definintely a fan of the xmas tree, there's just too many colors not to like that! Lance (our neighbor) got us all Christmas poppers. These little English trinkets are given out on this holiday and have little toys inside, plus a colorful crown you can wear! Ofcourse, I had to take the burnt ORANGE one! (it was a little itchy though!)

Oh Glorious Fridge, How I Love thee!

Mommy says that I'm starting to show signs of my father. Who woulda thought that making a beeline for the fridge when Mommy opens it is exactly what Daddy does too!

If loving the fridge is wrong, I don't want to be right!

The Economy and the recession.

I know I'm young and all, but I'm starting to catch on to things that are happening in the world. First, every morning when I watch the today show, all i hear are these big words "E-Con-O-Me and "Re-Sesh-On." I don't know what they mean, but they must be bad or part of a hokie-pokie dance because people keep saying that we need to "turn it around"

I'm starting to think my parents might be affected these things. The biggest sign thus far was that my toys were starting to change from cool 'light up' planes to ... tin can tops and boxes. Now! - don't get me wrong, these toys can be great. Boxes taste good, you can climb in them, on them, and around them. Can tops are shiny and reflect light! Mommy and I have figured out a way to keep entertained!

The Plane, The Plane!

For my first Hannukkah, Mom and Dad got me this cool riding plane. It makes noise, lights up, ... basically does everything a toy should do to keep me entertained for at least a few minutes!

Dad tried to teach me how to ride, but instead taught me a much more important lesson - How to crash! See the video:

(No babies were injured in the making of this film)